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Olivia Rizzo

Olivia is The Jersey Bee’s Civic Info Producer. Olivia was born and raised in Cedar Grove and produces our daily newsletter, reports on issues that matter to residents, and supports our community journalism programs.

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How to apply for NJ SNAP, WIC, and senior food assistance in New Jersey
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November 13, 2023

Almost one-third of people who qualify for federal food assistance aren't enrolled in those programs. Here's how to learn if you qualify and how to apply in New Jersey.

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Who is running for New Jersey senate and assembly in the 27th legislative district
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October 24, 2023

New Jersey's 27th District includes Livingston, Millburn, Montclair, Roseland and West Orange in Essex County and Clifton in Passaic County. Here's what we heard from its candidates for state senate and assembly in the 2023 election.

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Who is running for New Jersey senate and assembly in the 29th legislative district
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October 24, 2023

New Jersey's 29th District includes Newark in Essex County and East Newark and Harrison in Hudson County. Here's what we heard from its candidates for state senate and assembly in the 2023 election.

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Who is running for New Jersey senate and assembly in the 28th legislative district
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October 24, 2023

New Jersey's 28th District includes Newark, Irvington, Maplewood, and South Orange. Here's what we heard from its candidates for state senate and assembly in the 2023 election.

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Who is running for New Jersey senate and assembly in the 34th legislative district
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October 24, 2023

New Jersey's 34th District includes Belleville, Bloomfield, Orange, East Orange, Glen Ridge and Nutley. Here's what we heard from its candidates for state senate and assembly in the 2023 election.

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Bloomfield Info to relaunch as The Jersey Bee in September
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June 5, 2023

Bloomfield Info Project will take a brief hiatus from daily publishing until September to reemerge as The Jersey Bee.

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Bloomfield’s infrastructure, accessibility, and community key topics of master plan discussions
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June 2, 2023

Bloomfield begins holding workshops seeking residents into township master plan.

Bloomfield residents can sign up to receive free school supplies for next school year
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June 1, 2023

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Bloomfield plans free paper shredding event at Pulaski Park
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May 31, 2023

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Bloomfield residents can work as Essex County poll employees for the 2023 Primary Election
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May 30, 2023

Bloomfield's Daily Bulletin for Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

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